At the very heart of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site sit these two great beam engines, originally powered by high-pressure steam boilers introduced by local hero Richard Trevithick.

The total bookstock exceeds 30,000 volumes relating to the history, geography, customs, industries, language and other aspects of Cornish life. Over the years the Library has acquired a number of personal collections, the largest being the Hambly and Rowe, the...

Awe-inspiring expanse of sandy beaches around St Ives Bay. Wild cliffs, rich in wildlife and archaeology, with popular café.

Beautiful, romantic, historic house and garden, where time has stood still giving the house garden and surrounding estate buildings a haunting air of antiquity and peace

Housed in a former Chapel of Rest, St Agnes Museum is full of fascinating artefacts and information about the Parish of St Agnes, its history and its people. There's lots about our rich mining and maritime history, with a detailed model of the former harbour, and...

Beautiful, romantic, historic house and garden, where time has stood still giving the house garden and surrounding estate buildings a haunting air of antiquity and peace

One of St Ives' premier commercial Art galleries, showcasing Paintings, Prints, Sculpture and Ceramics by emerging and leading Cornish and British Artists.

The Museum building itself offers a valuable insight into the history and architecture of the town. Although the museum was founded in 1949, the building was originally designed as the town's Market House in 1837, with two separate buildings - one for butter and...

Founded in 1949 by a group of contemporary artists. Throughout the year there are exhibitions of paintings, ceramics and sculpture.

Visiting the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden is a unique experience, offering a remarkable insight into the work and outlook of one of Britain's most important twentieth century artists. Sculptures in bronze, stone and wood are on display in the Museum...